S/2000 S12

Natural satellite of Saturn


Discovered by a team of astronomers led by B Gladman and including J Kavelaars, J.-m. Petit, H. Scholl, M Holman, B.G. Marden, P. Nicholson and J.A. Burns.

At this stage it is possible that this object might be a Centaur-type asteroid and not in orbit around Saturn.

Physical Parameters

Diameter To be announced
Mass To be announced
Reciprocal Mass (Saturn=1) To be announced
Density To be announced
Albedo To be announced

Orbital Parameters

Mean Distance from Saturn 0.1191037 AU
Mean Sidereal Period 2.43 days
Eccentricity 0.0866045
Inclination 174.76580 degrees
Opposition Magnitude (Average) To be announced


Links


ALPHASTRO: Bringing The Universe To Your Desktop

Alphastro aims to present an up-to-date view of the Universe using specially written web pages and links to other Internet sites that are regularly updated. In addition to providing the latest facts, Alphastro is building up a search tool of Internet resources about astronomy and spaceflight.

  1. General Summary of news about astronomy and spaceflight plus miscellaneous items.
  2. The Alphastro Guide To The Solar System The latest information about all bodies in the Solar System with associated internet links and books for sale.
  3. The Alphastro Guide To Deep Space The latest information on all bodies outside the Solar System with associated internet links and books for sale.
  4. The Alphastro Launch Log A manifest of every launch and current status of all artificial satellites and manned spaceflight with associated internet links and books for sale.
  5. The Alphastro Bookshop Buy the latest books on astronomy, space research and associated subjects.
  6. Science Fiction @ Alphastro Buy books, videos and memorabillia on Science Fiction

Click here for Names.co Internet domain registration and hosting services Alphastro.com was registered through Names.co and I recommend their service to all webmasters. Click the banner for more details.


The Alphastro Home Page is http://www.alphastro.com and is operated by Lindoponline
Should you have any comments about this site, please email the webmaster